Navigation bar remover/activat

Hide or activate your navigation bar permanently

Navigation Bar Remover/Activator - Android App

"Navigation bar remover/activat" is an Android app that allows users to hide or activate the navigation bar permanently. Designed for experienced users with root access, it caters to those whose hardware buttons are broken or who find virtual navigation buttons distracting. Users should ensure they have alternative control methods before using the app, as functionality may vary by device. Caution is advised, as improper use could lead to system issues like bootloops or bricking.
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By: Conena
Rating: 4.27
(898)
Version: 1.1.1 (Last updated: 2018-08-18)
Creation date: 2017-12-26
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other: run at startup

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App summary

Root access required!

There are two reasons to use this app:

- Your hardware buttons are broken and you want to activate the virtual navigation buttons
- You are annoyed from the virtual navigation buttons an want to remove them

Before removing the navigation bar, make sure you have an alternative way to control your phone!

Because system functions can be implemented differently on each device, it cannot be said with confidence that this app will work for you.

This app is addressed to experienced users. If words like "Bootloop" or "Brick" are foreign words for you, you should not use this app.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Works as advertised for many users
  • No ads and is quick and clean
  • Successfully hides or shows the navigation bar on various devices
  • Compatible with custom ROMs like Pixel Experience
  • Can completely disable navigation bar functionality
Cons
  • Inconsistent performance across different devices and Android versions
  • Some users face issues with re-enabling the navigation bar
  • May cause 'System UI has stopped' errors
  • Certain devices report failure in hiding navbar while keyboard is active
Most mentioned
  • Works well on devices running specific ROMs
  • Issues with re-enabling navbar after removal
  • Errors encountered with system UI when notifications are opened
  • User warnings about ensuring the ability to revert changes
User reviews
This one works. I guess it completely disables some overlay so be careful, make sure you'll still be able to open the app and reenable it after reboot (just in case).
by twoja starar, 2022-02-21

Still works on Android 7.0 PowKiddy X18. No ads, quick, clean, precise
by vialoftoxin, 2021-11-18

Tried to keep navbar always visible. This app failed: anyone can close the navbar
by Walter Pratt, 2020-06-02
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